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2003 Nissan Z repairs by problem area
Engine (32%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)
Brakes and Traction Control (6%)
Suspension and Steering (10%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (29%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (8%)
Other (8%)
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- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 198 repairs.
2003 Nissan Z electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (2%)
$1000 - $2499 (2%)
$500 - $999 (19%)
$100 - $499 (42%)
< $100 (35%)
Chart based on 52 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2003 Nissan Z 2dr Hatch
287-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual RWD
| 43000 mi US $517 |
Passenger window failed |
| 54500 mi US $530 |
Window regulator + motor |
| 73300 mi US $175 |
Window motor stopped working |
| 73200 mi US $90 |
Driver side headlight failed Auxilliary light in headlamp and tail light failed. Headlight required removal of tire and was difficult to fix. |
| 53000 mi US $150 |
Driver window retracts ~5 inches after closing (intermittent, got progressively worse). Dealer said there was a memory problem in the motor. Same problem occurred 2 yrs ago. Also, pass window does not inch up after door close. |
| 55000 mi US $565 |
Window regulator replaced. Driver's window would not inch up after door closure, which caused window to not work at all. Similar problem on passenger side. Previously, "window memory" problem caused window to retract 1/2 way after closure. |
| 73300 mi US $300 |
Replaced both window motors and added new battery |
| 151000 mi US $130 |
Battery would not charge properly. Old and tired. |
| 1000000000 mi US $1491 |
Drivers side window motor |
| 84200 mi US $285 |
Driver side window has completely stopped working. Part replaced with a refurbished part. |
| 87000 mi US $170 |
The reconditioned window motor finally went out. It was replaced with a new OEM window motor. I just had to pay the difference in the price between the 2 motors The reconditioned window motor finally went out. It was replaced with a new OEM window motor. I just had to pay the difference in the price between the 2 motors |
| 30000 mi | replaced battery and new power seat switch, per warranty |
| 2000 mi | radio |
| 15000 mi US $60 |
window |
| 237000 mi US $880 |
Left Window Motor failed |
| 123300 mi US $300 |
Immobilizer antenna failed. Car will sometimes not start or nearly stall then trigger a cel. Disabling the immobilizer with Ypres is half the price of what Nissan quoted me to fix the system. |
| 63000 mi | When using auto-up feature for passenger window, window would close then immediately roll down automatically 6 inches. This problem did not occur when regularly rolling the window up. |
| 70000 mi US $100 |
Driver side window regulator was found to be faulty and replaced same visit. |
| 120000 mi US $600 |
AC was blowing hot. Replaced AC Compressor, drier, and cooling fan assembly. |
| 55300 mi US $480 |
Driver's side power window inop |
| 79000 mi US $55 |
DS power window motor replaced |
| 81500 mi | Freezing temps in garage. Replacement battery would only crank the starter slowly. Put the battery on my home charger for a few hours and car started right up. |
| 91000 mi | Passenger side window stopped working. Pulled door panel and found defective switch, which I had a spare for. R/R this job in about 2 1/2 hrs. |
| 92000 mi US $150 |
PS window would not roll down. Replaced window motor and regulator (I had the parts available from a race car). |
| 92000 mi US $100 |
PS window again stopped working. Had to replace the window motor with a used one I had. |
| 92700 mi US $82 |
Began experiencing electrical issues (no start) despite using a battery pulse charger. Finally had to simply change out the battery itself. |
| 102000 mi US $82 |
Airbag sensor warning light is on. Used computerized diagnostic system to determine which sensor to replace. |
| 79000 mi US $560 |
Replaced driver side window motor |
| 104000 mi US $285 |
Rear hatch actuator failed. The actuator was replaced with a new switch and assembly. |
| 127000 mi US $92 |
Passenger window no longer operated. Had to replace the window motor. |
| 38000 mi US $500 |
The driver side window motor was not working and was replaced. |
| 32240 mi | window motor problems on driver side |
| 34100 mi C $600 |
Window not moving. |
| 34720 mi C $600 |
Window not working. |
| 24000 mi US $50 |
The window motor went out in the passenger door. |
| 151500 mi US $120 |
Freaking driver's window motor went out AGAIN. It's quite a bad design that moves the window a fraction of an inch when opening/closing the door. Bad for electrical motors. |
| 155300 mi US $130 |
The Window motor blew AGAIN. The pop down and up of about 1/8" when opening and closing the door KILLS those things. Bad design. Third motor. |
| 94600 mi | Starter and battery replaced |
| 47000 mi US $150 |
Drivers side window motor stopped working. Cleaned the internals of motor. Drivers side window worked for 2 weeks but failed again. Motor was replaced. |
2003 Nissan Z 2dr Hatch
287-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 56000 mi US $250 |
Radio Amplifier Intermittent. Replaced entire sound system with after market parts: Head unit, speakers, amps. |
| 137000 mi US $115 |
Replaced driver side window motor |
| 43000 mi US $185 |
Driver side window would not raise or lower. Window motor was defective. |
| 86000 mi US $135 |
Replaced passenger side window motor |
| 94900 mi | disassemble drivers interior door panel and reset window motor upper limit |
| 100300 mi US $485 |
Cd player not working. Replaced head unit with a Kenwood DPX592BT plus a Siriusxm SXV300. |
| 86000 mi US $130 |
New driver-side window motor was purchased and replaced by owner. |
| 46700 mi US $50 |
replaced battery connector cable |
| 23000 mi US $3559 |
Coolant leak, replaced compressor, dryer Replace left electric window drive and regulator Fuel gage not working, reads "empty" always |
| 125800 mi US $450 |
Low-mounted alternator burned out going through a flooded out road at 45 mph. |
| 145000 mi US $71 |
Replaced factory Bose heady it CD player not working. |
| 88400 mi US $570 |
Starter replaced |
2003 Nissan Z 2-door
6-cylinder manual 2WD
| 38000 mi | passenger side window would not operate Power driver's seat would recline but not unrecline. |
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